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The Legacy founDATION
From pioneering California skiing to shaping its future, the ASC Legacy Foundation invests in the people, places, and programs that keep mountain sports accessible for generations to come.
A California Skiing Legacy
Nearly a century ago, a group of passionate visionaries came together with a simple idea—to create opportunities for people to experience the joy of winter sports. From pioneering skiing in California to helping shape the future of outdoor recreation on Donner Summit, Auburn Ski Club has always believed that access, community, and opportunity matter.
Today, the ASC Legacy Foundation carries that spirit forward. Through scholarships, facility improvements, program support, and capital projects, the Foundation invests in the next generation of athletes, coaches, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Every trail improved, every scholarship awarded, and every young athlete who discovers a lifelong love of the mountains is possible because of the generosity of those who believe in ASC's mission.
Honoring our past. Investing in the future. Creating opportunities for generations to come.
Nearly a Century on the Snow
Auburn Ski Club founded, first engineered ski jump in the West
Club lobbies to keep Highway 40 open year-round
Western SkiSport Museum opens on the summit
Training Center established on Donner Summit
California's first permanent Nordic night lights
The Legacy Foundation supports the ASC Training Center’s mission: to provide affordable, year-round mountain sport experiences through programs, events, and facilities for all snow sport enthusiasts.
The Legacy Foundation creates the financial foundation for this mission — raising funds to provide scholarships, improve facilities, and invest in the resources needed to maintain the West’s premier high-altitude training center.
Legacy Foundation Needs-Based Scholarships
At ASC Training Center, we believe every athlete deserves the opportunity to participate, learn, and grow—regardless of financial circumstances.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community fundraising events like the Firecracker Mile, the ASC Legacy Foundation provides needs-based tuition scholarships for athletes participating in our Alpine, Snowboard, Nordic, and Biathlon programs.
Scholarships apply to junior program tuition only and are designed to make participation more accessible for families.
The Fall 2026/2027 Scholarship Application is now open. Applications must be submitted by October 17, 2026. All applications are reviewed confidentially by the Legacy Foundation Scholarship Committee, with awards based on demonstrated financial need and available funding.
Questions? Please contact awarren@asctrainingcenter.org.
Together, we are removing barriers, creating opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of athletes to discover a lifelong passion for mountain sports.
One Club. Every Discipline.
From first turns to Junior Nationals — Alpine, Nordic, Biathlon and Snowboard athletes all call ASC home.
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Our Impact
Through the generosity of donors and community partners, the Legacy Foundation helps ensure that:
Athletes have access to training opportunities regardless of financial means.
Coaches and staff receive the support and education needed to mentor the next generation.
Facilities and trails are improved and maintained for year-round use.
Events and competitions continue to bring together the region’s skiing, snowboarding, Nordic and biathlon communities.
Support the Legacy Foundation
The Legacy Foundation funds scholarships, capital campaigns, and community programs that make winter sport accessible to every family across Northern California.